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Friday, March 29, 2013

BizUser: I think the system should have the capablity to {insert business requirement here}.

MyBoss: For the time being, we do not have this feature.

BizUser: I think it should have.

MyBoss: Er....

ProjectDirector: BizUser, I do not think that this is in the scope of what the system should do.

BizUser: (Starting to protest)

ProjectDirector: I WON'T REPEAT MYSELF. It is not in the scope! (If you are familiar with Dune, it's like the Bene Gesserits employing the use of Voice)

BizUser: (Black face and muttering under her breath)

MyBoss: (Shocked look)

(5 minutes later...)

ProjectDirector: I'm sorry to interrupt again. First and foremost, I would like to apologize to BizUser. She is a valuable member of the team. So far she has asked many intelligent questions, displaying her business and technical acumen. However, when it comes to scope, I still need to control it. I hope you understand. Thank you.

BizUser: (Nods in agreement)

An amazing approach is it not? Cut you off at first to eliminate any argument, then ply you with compliments to get back in your favour. I guess only people of a certain level can play such games. Really an eye-opener. Bravo. Perhaps its in some ancient Chinese strategy text?

I know of an another account manager in my company who screws you in front of everyone, then quietly calls you to apologize after the meeting. More despicable no?

who i am ?

I've been told that I look like Suneo Honekawa (how I wish it was Takuya Kimura). I'm fickle (so typical of Librans and other member's of the Alternate society). I laugh and grin a lot (must be some Cheshire Cat genes in there some where too). I have a loving family. Plenty of friends (SK's the best!). And a single person who completes me-- my dear KH. Life has been all ups and downs. But I'm a Thurday's child, so I guess there 's still far to go.